Undergraduate academic requirements
- Non-resident or non-California high school graduates with A-G GPA of 3.0 or greater will qualify without needing additional Campus Admission Category values (i.e., 3.0 GPA X 800 = 2,400 points).
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee18,605USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What California State University, East Bay says about their program:
Biology is concerned with living matter in all its forms, responses, and interactions. It deals with the study of anything that has been or is alive: microbes, fungi, plants, “protists” and all animals, including humans. The science of biology includes a large number of highly integrated sub-disciplines such as microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, systematics, and behavior. Biologists must draw upon a wide variety of academic disciplines to make observations and form conclusions, and well-trained biologists have solid backgrounds in chemistry, mathematics, computer science, statistics, physics, and the humanities, as required by graduate programs and professional schools, to meet the demands of professions in the life sciences.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Have the equivalent of a minimum 2.5 GPA. Some graduate departments have higher GPA requirements.
- Have the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree. If you were educated outside of the U.S., you must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0
- TOEFL
61
- PTE
44
Postgraduate
- IELTS Academic
6.5
- TOEFL IBT
80
- PTE Academic
58
English proficiency waivers
Undergraduate TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who meet English proficiency by coursework as follows:
- Transferred from a U.S. college with 60 or more semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.4, and have completed a transfer course in each of the following general education areas with a grade of 2.0 or better
English composition, speech, critical thinking, and mathematics.
Postgraduate
- TOEFL or IELTS can be waived for applicants who received a bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. college or university, or an international college or university OR demonstrated 3 years of full-time academic study at a post-secondary level in a country where the language of instruction was English as accepted by Cal State East Bay.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
- Have transcript(s) from schools outside or inside the US
- 3.0 GPA required if graduated outside the US
- English proficiency
- WES evaluations are required for students who have earned a 3-year degree (course-by-course)
Postgraduate
- Have the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree If you were educated outside of the US, you must have earned a degree equivalent to a 4-year US bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An official determination of eligibility will be made during the application process.
- Have the equivalent of a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- WES evaluations are required for students who have earned a 3-year degree (course-by-course)
You must demonstrate your English language ability by submitting a TOEFL or IELTS score that meets our minimum requirement OR hold a US bachelor's or master's degree. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement.
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Official transcripts/mark sheets
- Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable
- Official English proficiency test scores
Postgraduate
- Official transcripts/mark sheets
- Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable
- Official English proficiency test scores
Scholarships at California State University, East Bay
A full non-resident tuition fee waiver worth over $14,000 per year, awarded to incoming undergraduate international (F-1 visa) students. Open to first-time freshmen (minimum 3.3 GPA) and junior-level community college transfer students (minimum 3.5 GPA) who demonstrate financial need. Renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains the required GPA and enrolls in at least 15 units per semester. This scholarship is explicitly designed for non-resident international undergraduates, waiving the higher non-resident tuition they would otherwise pay.
A non-renewable award of $2,800 or more for one academic year (fall and spring), available to undergraduate international (F-1 visa) freshmen, transfer students, and continuing students. Requires a minimum 3.3 GPA, fewer than 75 completed semester units, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment in at least 15 units per semester. Students may reapply annually if they remain eligible. Eligibility is limited to F-1 visa holders, making this an international-student-specific award for undergraduates.
A one-time $1,000 award (up to three given annually) for international students, including undergraduates, who hold F-1 visa status and are continuing their degree studies full-time at a Study California member institution such as Cal State East Bay. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need, with a minimum 3.0 GPA required. The award covers educational expenses like tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Because eligibility requires F-1 visa status, this scholarship is specifically open to international undergraduate students.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
US$18,605 per year
- Graduate tuition
from US$17,555 to $32,780 per year
What is the cost of living near California State University, East Bay?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $3,614 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $2,720 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $227 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $64 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $90 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $289 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $18 |
| Gym membership | $138 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for California State University, East Bay
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.